PolyU Science Funded Projects with Industry Partners
| Technology Area(s) | Project Title | Sponsor / Supporting Parties | Principle Investors | Fund Approved | Project Reference |
| Biotechnology |
Synthesis and Characterization of Monoclonal Antibodies against FABP4 for Therapeutic Targeting of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease-induced Liver Cancer | Abmart Inc. | Prof. LEE Kin Wah | HK$ 1,391,500 | ITS/042/23 |
| Biotechnology | The advancement of probiotic formula in livestock and poultry feeding | Even Life Biotechnology Limited | Dr CHAU Ho Fai | HK$ 499,100 | PRP/016/24FX |
| Chinese Medicine | Development of self-heating traditional Chinese medicine patches for alleviating knee osteoarthritis | Tung Sin Tong Emit Union Enterprise Company Limited KALLO HOLDINGS LIMITED Lixing Lao |
Dr ZHANG Huan | HK$ 398,350 | PRP/023/24FX |
| Electronics and Integrated Circuits / Microelectronics |
Development of Two-Dimensional Ferroelectric Memristive Intelligent Chip | NA | Prof. ZHAO Jiong | HK$ 1,396,675 | ITS/014/23 |
| Nanotechnology and Materials Science / Energy |
Development of Carbon Dot-based Photoluminescent Latexes for Sub-Ambient Radiative Cooling Coatings | i2Cool Limited Dunwell Technology (Holdings) Ltd. |
Prof. LI Pei | HK$ 1,399,550 | ITS/068/23 |
| Nanotechnology and Materials Science / Information and Communication Technologies |
Wafer-Scale Growth of Transition Metal Ditellurides for Terahertz Detection | Shenzhen Naso Tech Co., Ltd | Dr MA Teng | HK$ 1,798,278 | ITS/150/23FP |
| Technology Area(s) | Project Title | Sponsor / Supporting Parties | Principle Investors | Fund Approved | Project Reference |
| Biotechnology |
Preclinical Evaluation of Novel SIRP-α x EGFR Macrophage-Engaging Peptidic Bispecific Antibody for Immunotherapy | Mobiusloop Bioscience Limited | Prof. WONG Clarence Tsun Ting | HK$ 801,895 | ITS/013/22FP |
| Biotechnology | Enhancing PET/MRI fusion imaging by upgrading PET radiotracers into multifunctional theranostic agents | South China Normal University YatHing Biotechnology Company Limited The PolyU Shenzhen Research Institute The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
Prof. WONG Ka Leung | HK$ 494,500 | PRP/040/23FX |
| Chinese Medicine | Development of a Novel Traditional Chinese Medicine based Nano-drug for Management of Depression | HybriBio Limited Guangdong Neo-Green Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. Jinan University (Mainland Partner) |
Prof. WONG Ka Hing | HK$ 1,400,000 | MHP/042/23 |
| Nanotechnology and Materials Science | Chronic biocompatible materials for soft electronic sensing | King's Flair Development Ltd. Southern University of Science and Technology |
Prof. ZHENG Zijian | HK$ 2,687,550 | GHP/260/22SZ |
| Nanotechnology and Materials Science / Biotechnology / Electronics and Integrated Circuits Microelectronics |
The Development of Flexible Integrated Photodetectors Based on Novel 2D Materials for Wearable Fitness Trackers | UNI-SYUN TECHNOLOGY LIMITED Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Mainland Partner) |
Prof. YAN Feng | HK$ 1,978,000 | MHP/004/23 |
| Nanotechnology and Materials Science / Energy / Quantum Technology |
Design and Application of Ordered Optoelectronic Nanocrystal Materials | A & P Instrument Co., Ltd Soochow University (Mainland Partner) |
Prof. Tom Tao WU | HK$ 1,941,200 | MHP/233/23 |
| Textiles/Clothing/Footwear Electronics and Integrated Circuits Nanotechnology and Materials Science |
Wearable Organic Electrochemical Biosensors for Sweat Analysis | Angel of Diabetic Limited Acoustic Metamaterials Group Limited (Sponsor) LEPU (HONG KONG) R&D COMPANY LIMITED Matrice Limited (Sponsor) |
Prof. YAN Feng | HK$ 3,816,965 | ITP/071/23TP |
| Technology Area(s) | Project Title | Sponsor / Supporting Parties | Principle Investors | Fund Approved | Project Reference |
| Biotechnology |
Establishment of AI model and database for analysis of key drug resistance interaction genes in human-pneumococcal omics and development of key gene detection kits | The First Hospital of Nanping City Jiying Technology Company Limited |
Dr MA Cong | HK$ 1,607,700 | PRP/062/22FX |
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Biotechnology / Chinese Medicine
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Research and Development of A Novel Fermented Chinese Herbal Medicine for Combating Obesity and Its Associated Metabolic Disorders | Acaderma Asia Limited School of Biology and Biological Engineering, The South China University of Technology |
Dr ZHAO Danyue | HK$ 2,999,890 | ITS/040/22MS |
| Nanotechnology and Materials Science | Preparation and Assembly of Novel Antibacterial and Haemostatic Composite Materials from Natural Nanostructures using Microfluidics |
China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) (Mainland Partner) nanoHK Technology Partners Ltd HO Yu Kit |
Prof. ZHANG Xuming |
HK$ 1,799,999.99 |
MHP/085/22 |
| Technology Area(s) | Project Title | Sponsor / Supporting Parties | Principle Investors | Fund Approved | Project Reference |
| Biotechnology | IND-enabling preclinical studies of mitochondria-targeting peptide mimetics as novel anti-cancer therapeutics | NA | Prof. ZHAO Yanxiang | HK$ 2,497,800 | MRP/043/21 |
| Biotechnology | Low-starch noodles for diabetic population | Cheung Wing Kee (Greater China) Limited | Dr LO Tsz Woon, Benedict | HK$ 403,900 | PRP/077/21FX |
| Energy | Ammonia as An Efficient Carbon-Free Hydrogen Carrier: Materials and Cracker Design For Fuel Cell Applications | NA | Dr LI Meng-jung | HK$ 1,396,330 | ITS/077/21 |
| Information and Communication Technologies | Large-scale sparse portfolio optimization with complex constraints | Rivermap Company Limited | Prof. YIU Ka Fai Cedric | HK$ 499,100 | PRP/072/21FX |
| Nanotechnology and Materials Science | Development of Graphene/Hexagonal Boron Nitride Nanosheets as New Radiation Cooling Materials for Thermal Management in High Power IGBT | Liaoning Hetian Seiko Technology Co., Ltd Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (Mainland Partner) |
Dr XU Linli |
HK$ 2,249,998 |
MHP/005/21 |
| Textiles/Clothing/Footwear | Development of sustainable circular coloration technology | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Noble Biomaterials, Inc. Moon Bird Research Limited Lai Tak Enterprises Ltd. |
Dr WANG Wenyi | HK$ 989,115 | ITP/032/22TP |
| Textiles/Clothing/Footwear Energy |
Lightweight metallic glass fibre-based current collector for flexible and high capacity battery cathode |
EPRO Advance Technology Limited |
Prof. ZHENG Zijian |
HK$ 1,462,846 |
PRP/055/21FX |
| Technology Area(s) | Project Title | Sponsor / Supporting Parties | Principle Investors | Fund Approved | Project Reference |
| Chinese Medicine | Pre-clinical evaluation of the pharmacokinetics, bioavailability, and toxicity of the natural IBD-therapeutic entity, AT | BP Apollo Limited | Dr TAI Chi Shing | HK$ 540,000 | PRP/014/21FX |
| Electronics/ Nanotechnology and Materials Science |
Resistive switching memory array for accelerating artificial intelligence edge computing | United Microelectronics Centre (Hong Kong) Limited | Prof. CHAI Yang | HK$ 1,099,400 | ITS/047/20 |
| Energy | Development and Application of Highly Efficient, Long-lived Blue OLED Materials and Devices | Bio-Gene Technology Ltd. South China University of Technology (Associated University) |
Prof. Wai-Yeung WONG | HK$ 1,506,500 | GHP/038/19GD |
| Technology Area(s) | Project Title | Sponsor / Supporting Parties | Principle Investors | Fund Approved | Project Reference |
| Biotechnology | Development of Novel Fluorescent Probes for Detection of Aldehydes | New Life Medicine Technology Company Limited | Prof. WONG Man Kin | HK$ 500,000 | |
| Biotechnology | Reversal of Drug Resistance In Breast Cancer Stem Cell By Targeting Integrin A2 (ITGA2) |
NA | Prof. CHOW Ming Cheung |
HK$ 1,199,998 |
ITS/053/19 |
| Other | Production of Antimicrobial and Self-Cleaning Laboratory Gown for Students | The Prince Philip Dental Hospital | Prof. YUNG Ka Fu | HK$ 1,958,620 |
| Technology Area(s) | Project Title | Sponsor / Supporting Parties | Principle Investors | Fund Approved | Project Reference |
| Electronics/ Nanotechnology and Materials Science |
Low-Cost Highly Sensitive Glucose Sensors For Noninvasive Glucose Detection | The Chinese University of Hong Kong The University of Hong Kong AdvanPro Limited Tung Wah Group of Hospitelr |
Prof. YAN Feng | HK$ 4,899,874 | MRP/040/18X |
| Electronics/ Nanotechnology and Materials Science |
Research and Development of a Safe and Effective Herbal Drug for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis | Jinan University Beijing HebaBiz Biotechnology Co., Ltd. |
Prof. WONG Man Sau | HK$ 4,099,750 | MRP/012/18X |
| Technology Area(s) | Project Title | Sponsor / Supporting Parties | Principle Investors | Fund Approved | Project Reference |
| Chinese Medicine | Thermal and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Hat Device Capable of Improving Cognitive Functions in Older Adults Having Vascular Dementia | NA | Prof. LO Chun Lap Samuel | HK$ 2,585,499 | MRP/020/17 |
| Nanotechnology and Materials Science | Novel Nonconjugated Polymer Nanoparticles with Strong Photoluminescence for Energy Saving in LED Application | Dunwell Enviro-Tech (Holdings) LTD. | Prof. LI Pei | HK$ 1,362,750 | ITS/016/18 |
| Technology Area(s) | Project Title | Sponsor / Supporting Parties | Principle Investors | Fund Approved | Project Reference |
| Mechanical Systems and Manufacturing Technology | High-frequency Phase Array Medical Ultrasound Transducer for Small Animal and Eye Imaging | NA | Prof. DAI Jiyan |
HK$ 1,281,100 |
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| Biotechnology |
Development of ZK002 as a Novel Anti-inflammatory Drug for Diabetic Retinopathy |
Lee's Pharmaceutical (Hong Kong) Limited | Dr TAI Chi Shing | HK$ 1,597,350 | UIM/307 |
| Energy | Development of High-performance, Low-cost Na-Ion Batteries | NA | Dr ZHANG Biao | HK$ 1,396,100 | ITS/029/17 |
| Technology Area(s) | Project Title | Sponsor / Supporting Parties | Principle Investors | Fund Approved | Project Reference |
| Biotechnology/ Testing and Certification |
Establishment of a Mass Spectral Database for Rapid Authentication of Edible Oils using MALDI-MS | Nestlé R&D (China) Ltd. | Prof. YAO Zhongping | HK$ 905,625 | ITS/070/15 |
| Biotechnology | Improving Meat Quality of Cultured Giant Grouper | Aquaculture Technologies Asia (R&D) Ltd. (Sponsor) | Dr KWOK Wing Hin Kevin Patrick | HK$ 807,960 | ITS/078/15FX |
| Chinese Medicine | Developing the Next-Generation Bone Protective Agent for Postmenopausal Women Using Cordyceps Sinensis | Hua Ming Xing Ye Biotechnology Ltd. (Sponsor) | Dr WONG Ka Hing | HK$ 980,022 | ITS/258/15FX |
| Information and Communication Technologies | Indicator System Based on High Frequency Market Data for Hong Kong and Mainland Stock Markets | Frontier Research and Technology Limited | Prof. YIU Ka Fai Cedric | HK$ 1,022,087 | UIM/296 |
| Technology Area(s) | Project Title | Sponsor / Supporting Parties | Principle Investors | Fund Approved | Project Reference |
| Mechanical Systems and Manufacturing Technology / Nanotechnology and Materials Science | Development of Railtrack Tuned Mass Damper Modules |
Wilson Acoustics Limited |
Dr MAK Chee Leung |
HK$ 157,200 | |
| Biotechnology |
Development of Novel Long-acting Recombinant Human Follicle Stimulating Hormone for Therapeutic Use |
Guangzhou UnicoMed Pharma Co. Ltd. |
Prof. ZHAO Yanxiang |
HK$ 1,380,000 | ITS/177/14 |
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Biotechnology |
Optimizing Orally Delivered Combination Chemotherapy as a Novel Approach to Treating Cancer | Athenex HK Innovative Limited | Prof. CHOW Ming Cheung | HK$ 3,989,637 | UIM/274 |
| Chinese Medicine | Development of Appropriate Classification for Testing of Hong Kong Chinese Materia Medica - Promoting Local Chinese Materia Medica Testing and Certification Industry | The University o Hong Kong Hong Kong Baptist University Cithy University of Hong Kong The Chinese University of Hong Kong Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Merchants Association Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Industry Association CMA Testing and Certification Laboratories (Sponsor) SGS Hong Kong Limited (Sponsor) The Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre Limited (Sponsor) |
Dr MOK Kam Wah | HK$ 2,159,700 | GSP/030/14 |
| Nanotechnology and Materials Science | Development of Upconversion Luminescence Nanoprobes for Ultrasensitive and Rapid Detection of Influenza Virus | NA | Prof. HAO Jianhua | HK$ 1,380,000 | ITS/057/15 |
| Technology Area(s) | Project Title | Sponsor / Supporting Parties | Principle Investors | Fund Approved | Project Reference |
| Chinese Medicine/ Testing and Certification |
Platform Development for Quality Control of Proprietary Chinese Medicine for Hong Kong with the Use of Chemometrics | Eu Yan Sang (Hong Kong) Ltd (Sponsor) The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Poon Goor Soe Medicine Factory (Sponsor) |
Dr MOK Kam Wah | HK$ 667,230 | ITS/155/13FP |
| Electronics/ Nanotechnology and Materials Science |
The Development of Diode Pumped Mode Locking Laser System | Fianium Asia Limited | Dr TSANG Yuen Hong | HK$ 170,400 | UIT/120 |
| Nanotechnology and Materials Science Energy |
Advanced LVP/C composited cathode materials for long cycling life 4V-class lithium ion power batteries | Austrian Institute of Technology Tsinghua-Foxconn Center of Nanotechnology Nanchang University |
Prof. HUANG Haitao | HK$ 1,366,200 | ITS/029/14 |
Funding Support from Government
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Funding Support from PolyU
PolyU Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office (KTEO) provides an array of funding supports for entrepreneurial initiatives:
